State transportation crews filled more than 250,000 potholes across New York during April, significantly exceeding the state’s initial goal as part of what officials are calling an aggressive spring road repair effort.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Transportation exceeded its target by roughly 75,000 potholes after launching a statewide push to repair road damage left behind by winter weather.
Officials said more than 215 DOT crews were deployed across New York in April, targeting potholes and beginning broader resurfacing work as part of what the administration described as one of the most extensive paving efforts in state history.
In addition to pothole repairs, crews laid more than 120,000 tons of asphalt during the month as part of ongoing highway rehabilitation projects.
State officials attributed the surge in road damage to a harsh winter marked by repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which left many state highways in need of extensive repairs heading into spring.
The state also reported a significant increase in public reports of potholes this year. Calls to the 1-800-POTHOLE hotline more than doubled between January 1 and April 15 compared to the same period last year.
New York plans to invest more than $600 million into more than 180 paving projects during the 2026 construction season as part of a broader five-year capital plan. The work is expected to improve more than 4,000 lane miles of roadway across the state.
Transportation officials encouraged drivers to continue reporting potholes on state highways through the hotline, while local road issues should be directed to municipalities responsible for maintenance.
